Junior Personal Injury Litigator — Growth & Mentorship

Sweet James LLP; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with 2% match

Paid vacation

MCLE coverage

Mentorship and advancement

Job summary

Sweet James Accident Attorneys in Orange County, CA is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney to manage a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement while delivering exceptional client service and strategic case management.

You will co-manage cases, evaluate value, develop tactics, and maintain proactive client communication in a fast-paced environment designed for growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience preferred or related experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and case evaluation skills.
• Client-centered mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual candidates and/or multi-state licensure are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage a full caseload of litigation personal injury matters through settlement.
• Evaluate case value and maximize client recovery.
• Develop and collaborate on effective case strategies.
• Maintain proactive and compassionate communication with clients throughout life cycle of the case.
• Review and negotiate demands and settlements.
• Collaborate closely with a team and supervising attorneys for case progression.
• Identify matters requiring litigation escalation and coordinate appropriate transitions.
• Deliver exceptional client service while maintaining professionalism and urgency.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client-centered mindset

Priority management

Bilingual candidates valued

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Sweet James Accident Attorneys in Orange County, CA is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney to manage a personal injury caseload from intake through settlement while delivering exceptional client service and strategic case management.

You will co-manage cases, evaluate value, develop tactics, and maintain proactive client communication in a fast-paced environment designed for growth and impact.